KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2005
6:00 P.M.
RETIREE RECEPTION
7:00 P.M.
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BUSINESS MEETING
BOARDROOM
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13 MILL STREET, NUNDA
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UNAPPPROVED MINUTES
1. Call to Order: K. Whiteman at 7:00 p.m.
Attendance: Kevin Whiteman, John Gordinier, Lori Gray, Terry Lowell, Patricia Kreuzer, Joyce Zeh and Peggy Huffman, District Clerk
Absent: Theron Foote
Also in attendance: Lucinda Miner, Dominic Aloisio, Mark Mattle, Doris Marsh, Marilyn Capawan, Craig Benson, Lyle Tallman, Christine Antalek
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Community Forum
4. Presentation: Accelerated Schools Program (Comprehensive School Reform Program) – Jack Morgan
5. Approval of Agenda
a. Additions and Deletions
Moved by L.Gray, second by T. Lowell
Moved by L.Gray, second by T. Lowell
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and pursuant to Education Law, approves the agenda of June 23, 2005.
Amend agenda item 8.b. to read May, 2005
Amend agenda item 8.b. to read May, 2005
Motion carried as amended: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
6. Reports: If Applicable
a. Buildings and Grounds: T. Lowell
b. Internal Audit: P. Kreuzer
c. Finance: J. Gordinier
d. Personnel – Teaching: T. Foote
e. Personnel – Non-Teaching: L. Gray
f. Policy: P. Kreuzer
g. Business Administrator – D. Aloisio
h. High School Principal/ Director of Physical Education – M. Mattle
i. Middle School Principal– D. Marsh
j. Elementary School Principal – M. Capawan
k. Director of Special Education – C. Benson
l. Superintendent of Schools – C. Miner
7. Meeting Minutes
a. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – attachment 7.a.
Moved by T. Lowell, second by P. Kreuzer
Moved by T. Lowell, second by P. Kreuzer
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the meeting minutes of May 26, 2005.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
b. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – attachment 7.b.
Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by L. Gray
Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by L. Gray
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the meeting minutes of June 8, 2005.
Amend minutes to include Lyle Tallman as Also in Attendance.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
8. Business Consent Agenda:
Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by T. Lowell
Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by T. Lowell
a. Approval of Warrants – attachment 8.a.1.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the following warrants:
General Fund -$261,647.41
Federal Fund - $414.40
Capital Fund - $96.00
Trust & Agency - $314,384.38
Approval of Warrants – attachment 8.a.2.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the following warrants:
General Fund - $36,121.48
General Fund - $265,352.19
School Lunch Fund - $12,523.77
School Lunch Fund - $41,755.51
Trust & Agency - $338,327.09
Trust & Agency - $2,120.00
Trust & Agency - $325,937.53
b. Treasurer’s Reports – attachment 8.b.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law accepts the Treasurer’s Report dated May 31, 2005.
c. Approval of Budget Transfers – attachment 8.c.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the budget transfers as per attached.
From A1240.400 to A9080.150 22,000
From A9060.800 to A9080.150 13,000
From A2110.130.01 to A2110.140 3,000
From A2110.130.01 to A2110.150 1,500
From A2110.130.01 to A2110.150 2,200
From A2110.130.01 to A2110.150 2,300
From A2110.130.01 to A2110.150 3,000
From A9060.800 to A1621.400 26,000
d. Recommendations from CSE– attachment 8.d.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and pursuant to Education Law, approves the recommendations from the Sub-Committee on Special Education dated April 20, 25, May 11, 16, 17, 19, 24, 26, 2005 and instruct the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the individuals.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
9. Personnel Consent Agenda:
Moved by L. Gray, second by J. Zeh
a. Approval of Substitutes- attachment 9.a.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following substitutes as indicated:
1. Traci Provo – Substitute Nurse
b. Approval of Resignation – attachment 9.b.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the resignation of Patricia Fisher as Bus Monitor effective June 30, 2005.
c. Approval of Resignation – attachment 9.c.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the resignation of Cheryl Gaby as 1:1 aide effective June 30, 2005 pending approval as Teaching Assistant effective September 1, 2005.
d. Approval of Substitutes for the 2005-2006 School Year – attachment 9.d.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the appointment of the following individuals, as per the attached, as substitutes for the 2005-2006 school year at the Board of Education approved substitute rates to be established at the July 7, 2005 reorganizational meeting.
e. Approval of 2005-2006 Fall and Winter Coaches – attachment 9.e.
RESOLTUION
RESOLTUION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following individuals, as per the attached, as Coaches at a rate of pay equal to that of the Keshequa Central Teachers’ Association contract.
f. Approval of .5 English Teacher- attachment 9.f.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the appointment of Jennifer Barons, 1305 Sagebrook Way, Webster, NY 14580, as an English Teacher effective September 1, 2005 at a rate of pay equal to .5 of Step 1 of the Keshequa Central School Teachers’ Association contract.
g. Approval of Director of Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction – attachment 9.g.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the appointment of Christine Antalek, 2105 Michigan Ave., Lima, NY 14485, as Director of Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, effective July 1, 2005 with a three-year probationary period beginning July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2008 at a rate of pay of $70,000 for 2005-2006.
h. Approval of Professional Staff for Title I Summer School – attachment 9.h.1-8
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the appointment of the following individual for summer employment in the Title I Summer School Program, June 27 – July 27, 2005 in the indicated positions at a rate of pay equal to $1,600.00 each.
1. Tami Neu – First Grade Teacher
2. Sharon Cantleberry – First Grade Teacher
3. Colette Kelly – Second Grade Teacher
4. Michael Dodge – Third Grade Teacher
5. Stacie Nageldinger – Fourth Grade Teacher
6. Jill Wood – Fifth Grade Teacher
7. Burt Smith – Sixth Grade Teacher (Math)
8. Christy Downey – Sixth Grade teacher (Language Arts)
i. Approval of 6:1:1 Summer School Staff– attachment 9.i.1 - 4
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the appointment of the following individual for summer employment in the 6:1:1 Summer School Program beginning July 11, 2005 at the rate of pay and position indicated:
1. Jean Jones – 6:11 Special Education Teacher - $3,928.50
2. Jennifer Lew – 6:1:1 Teacher Aide – $8.75 per hour
3. Kelly Wagar – 6:1:1 Teacher Aide - $8.75 per hour
4. Cheryl Gaby – Teaching Assistant – $9.50 per hour
j. Approval of Teaching Assistant – attachment 9.j.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the appointment of Cheryl Gaby, 10013 Oakland Street, Dalton, NY 14836 as Teaching Assistant effective September 1, 2005, with a probationary period beginning September 1, 2005 and ending August 31, 2008 at a rate of pay of $9.50 per hour.
k. Approval of Summer Cleaners – attachment 9.k.1 – 4
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the appointment of the following individuals as Cleaners effective June 27, 2005 at a rate of pay as indicated per the attached:
1. Adam Sullivan - $6.50 per hour
2. Linda Clarke - $6.50 per hour
3. Patricia Fisher - $6.50 per hour
4. Chevon Duryea – Volunteer Cleaner (three hours per day)
l. Approval of Tier II Reading Coach Appointment – attachment 9.l.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the three (3) year appointment of Jeni DeMarco, 9296 Scipio road, Nunda, NY 14517 as Tier II Reading Coach for the Reading First Grant Program beginning July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2008 at a rate of pay of $60,000 for the 2005-2006 school year.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
10. Action Items Agenda: Consent Approval
Moved by J. Gordinier, second by L. Gray to approve Action Items: 10a and 10 c - h
a. Approval of Textbooks – attachments 10 a.1-3.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the textbooks listed below as per the attachment:
1. World History: Modern Times
2. Global Science: Energy, Resources Environment
3. Elements of Calculus
b. First Reading of Athletic Handbook Guidelines – attachment 10.b.
Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by J. Zeh
Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by J. Zeh
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the Keshequa Athletic Handbook Guidelines effective August 1, 2005 for the first reading as per attached.
Motion carried: 5 Ayes 1 Nay (L. Gray) 0 Abstentions
c. First Reading of Policy – attachment 10.c.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the first reading of the Suspension of Students Policy as per the attached.
d. First Reading of Policy – attachment 10.d.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the first reading of Students Presumed to Have a Disability for Discipline Purposes Policy as per the attached.
e. First Reading of Policy Revisions – attachment 10.e.
RESOLTUION
RESOLTUION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the first reading of revisions of the policy Parent Involvement for Children with Disabilities Policy as per the attached.
f. Acceptance of Donation to Busy Bees – attachment 10.f.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the donation of $1,000.00 to the Keshequa Central School Alternative Career and Technical Program (Burt’s Busy Bees) from the Reiss family for the use of purchasing a bronze statue to honor Senator Patricia McGee.
g. Election of Genesee Valley School Boards Institute for Staff Development Executive Committee Members – attachment 10.g.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools casts the following votes for members of the Executive Committee of the Genesee Valley School Boards Institute for Staff Development as per the attachment.
h. Approval of Teaching Assistants’ Contract Amendments – attachment 10.h.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the amendments to the Support Staff Contract per the attached.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
11. New Business:
a. Ad Hoc
1. Board of Education 2005-2006 Meeting Dates (Revised)
2. Draft of July 7, 2005 Reorganization Meeting Agenda
3. BOCES Capital Project
12. Old Business:
a. Action Items – P. Huffman
13. Community Forum
14. Information Items:
a. The Board
b. School Law Conference
c. Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. Information
d. Oakwood Cemetery Project
e. Busy Bee Updates
f. School Boards Academy
g. Supervisor’s Letter
h. June Chronicle
i. GV BOCES News in Brief
j. Transportation Employees Recognition
k. NYS Assembly
l. Athletic Association Certificate
m. Elementary Library Media Center Report
n. Budget Transfer (4)
o. Wyoming County Bank
p. 2005 School District Auditing Conference Information
q. High School Population Report
15. Executive Session:
Moved by J. Zeh, second by L. Gray to enter Executive Session at 9:40 p.m.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education enter Executive Session for the purpose of personnel discussion, litigations and negotiations including:
1. District Clerk Evaluation
2. Superintendent of Schools Evaluation
3. Superintendent of Schools Search
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
Moved by J. Zeh second by J. Gordinier to exit Executive Session at 10:02 p.m.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
Moved by T. Lowell, second by L. Gray to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Keshequa Central School District and Marie Schoenacker signed June 2, 2005.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by J. Gordinier to enter Executive Session for the purpose of litigation, personnel and negotiation discussions at 10:03 p.m.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
Moved by J. Gordinier, second by L. Gray to exit Executive Session at 10:50 p.m.
Moved by J. Zeh, second by J. Gordinier to approve the Keshequa Central School Teachers’ Association Contract.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
J. Zeh leaves the meeting at 10:55 p.m.
Moved by T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier to enter Executive Session for the purpose of personnel discussion at 10:55 p.m.
Motion carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
Moved by J. Gordinier, second by L. Gray to exit Executive Session at 11:35 p.m.
Motion carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by J. Gordinier to adjourn at 11:35 p.m.
Motion carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
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